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2,562 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-120 ft
Descent
00:02:44
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
263 ft
Altitude min
383 ft
Altitude max
383 ft
Altitude start
272 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-15%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
233 ft
Distance climb
1,965 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat
00:02:44
Avg time
Pilot Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaAlbany Heritage Park
Albany -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Rock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2017
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Land OwnerGovernment of Western Australia
This is the first of hopefully many new mtb trails as part of the trails hub.
This is a great trail, with features that will keep all riders happy. It starts from the trail hub at the Apex Drive carpark and winds it's way down to the carpark at the base of Apex Drive. It is separated into 3 sections by fire trail crossovers. Please be aware of other trail users when crossing the fire trails
Access Info
Access from the Apex Lookout carpark. Follow trail markers.
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6 Months
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- 6 miles avg distance
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- 134 rides
- Last: May 2, 2026
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Directions to pilot-trail trailhead
(-35.026250, 117.902060)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pilot Trail
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Where is Pilot Trail located?
Pilot Trail is located in Mt. Clarence, Albany, Australia. It is part of the Mt. Clarence trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.02625, 117.90206.
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How hard is Pilot Trail?
Pilot Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Pilot Trail?
Pilot Trail has 5 m of elevation gain. The trail has 38 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 81 m to 117 m.
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Is Pilot Trail a point to point trail?
Yes, Pilot Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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